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Is Germantown, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 21,050 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Germantown is a smaller community of 21,050 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,259 per 100K.

Germantown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGermantownWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate273.4334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1959.02036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate154.0--268.2
Theft Rate1259.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate272.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

223.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1959/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Germantown

Violent crime in Germantown is below the national average. The rate of 273.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1959.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,259 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Germantown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault154
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,259
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft272
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Germantown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Germantown
273.4
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Germantown
1959.0
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Germantown Safety

Is Germantown safe?
Not especially. Germantown earns a C with a crime rate of 223.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Germantown?
223.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 273.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1959.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Germantown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Germantown's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,259 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Germantown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Germantown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Germantown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Germantown?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Germantown's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Germantown compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Germantown ranks behind about 62% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Germantown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Germantown?
Bad. A C grade and 223.2 per-thousand rate put Germantown below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 273 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Germantown?
273.4 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (154), robbery (30), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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